How rare it this event? Incredible, sounds like there is more to it than we have been told.

Also assume he was pushed.

Mr Naughten addressed the controversy over the National Broadband Plan this afternoon, saying it's "clear to me the Taoiseach does not have confidence in me". He has informed the Taoiseach of his decision and announced it in the Dáil.

Mr Naughten had come under under massive pressure in recent days over his contacts with the head of the bidding team for the National Broadband Plan contract.

Shake-up in cabinet:Richard Bruton is Minister for Communications, Climate Action & EnvironmentJoe McHugh is Minister for Education and SkillsSean Kyne is Government Chief Whip & Minister for the GaeltachtSean Canney is Junior Minister at the Department of Rural & Community Development & the Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment